Experience Ireland & England

Dublin, Galway, Oxford & London

July 1-27, 2010

Experience Ireland and England offers the best of two great countries in four contrasting settings, each rich in history and tradition.

Dublin is the heart and soul of Ireland, and you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Gaelic culture. Live and learn in the shadow of Irish literary and historical giants such as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and the epic James Joyce. Our residence has easy access to St. Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street -- the epicentre of U2’s “Dub” culture. Attend a Gaelic football or hurling match, see a spectacular theatrical performance and visit the Guinness Brewery.

Our journey continues to scenic Galway, the stunning heart of Ireland’s West coast. Experience the street theatre and ambience of the fastest growing and youngest city in Ireland during the Galway Film Fleadh (Festival) and the lead-up to the Galway Arts Festival. Enjoy a day tour to the Aran Islands where Irish is the everyday language and folklore and ancient culture thrives.

The historic city of Oxford, “The City of Dreaming Spires” has been host to over 1,000 years of learning within its colleges. Students will have the privilege of studying at St. Edward’s School, one of England’s pre-eminent boarding schools located minutes from Oxford’s city centre. The school boasts world class facilities including 90 acres of sports fields.

Experience the buzzing metropolis of London, the financial hub of Europe, and one of the world’s most exciting cities. Visit the British Museum, see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and shop Harrod’s and Regent Street. The Big Bus Tour will give you an overall impression of this great city from an open-topped double-decker bus, while a Thames River cruise to Greenwich will be a journey through history.

Program Fee:

$5,695

Why choose the Experience Ireland & England Program?
• Round-trip airfare from Toronto
• All transfers via private coach
• Aran Islands
• Gaelic Football or Hurling match at Croke Park
• Theatrical Performance in Dublin
• Tour of Guinness Brewery
• Punting on the Cherwell river in Oxford
• Globe theatre in London

Fee does not include:
• Optional insurance cost of $295
• Departure taxes and any fuel surcharges
• Lunches & Saturday dinners
• Meals during excursions
• Textbooks
• Spending money
• Application fee of $95
• Optional Excursions

Courses Offered

(ENG3U) Grade 11 ~ English
(ENG4U) Grade 12 ~ English
(ETS4U) Grade 12 ~ Studies in Literature
(CHY4U) Grade 12 ~ World History
(ADA4M) Grade 12 ~ Dramatic Arts

Accommodations

Galway - Corrib Village, NUI Galway
Dublin - CICE
Oxford - St. Edwards School
London - College Hall

Optional Excursion Sign-up Form (PDF)

Online Optional Excursion Sign-up Form(will open in new window)

Flight Details - Subject to change

July 1 - depart Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 on Air Transat TS 238 at 10:40 pm
July 2 - arrive to Dublin at 10:05 am

July 27 - depart London Gatwick on Air Transat TS 123 at 11:45 am
July 27 - arrive to Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 at 2:50 pm